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(Front) National Philanthropy Day co-chairs Katie Kowanic and Julia Keenan, (back) Beverly Smith, Chris Robertson and Monica Cheslak are some of the members of the planning committee for this year’s celebration of local philanthropic efforts.

The Purpose

National Philanthropy Day is a time to recognize and pay tribute to the contributions that philanthropists, volunteers and companies have made throughout the world. Formed in March 2006, the Association of Fundraising Professionals of IRC works to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.

The awards presentation is at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 at Riverside Theatre, located at 3250 Riverside Park Drive in Vero Beach. It will be followed by light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information, call Julia Keenan at (772) 633-4905 or Katie Kowanic at (772) 569-9788.